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Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.131.3.323

The authors describe the development of a community-oriented therapeutic nursery that serves the mental health needs of a day-care population of over 600 children. It makes use of a flexible treatment program, in conjunction with a consultation program, involving the children, parents, and day-care staff The authors discuss the advantages of a clinical treatment program that is embedded in the network of a day-care system.

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